Free-standing tool rack

Abstract

A rack for organizing and storing tools that may be readily assembled from a knocked-down condition using conventional fasteners and tools is disclosed. The rack includes a top unit made of molded plastic with numerous slots and recessed compartments. A shelf at the base provides stability and storage space for large items. A pegboard mounted on the front can be used for hanging numerous items.

I claim: 
     
       1. Apparatus for the support and storage of a plurality of objects on a supporting structure, said apparatus comprising: (a) four (4) parallel posts, in two (2) pairs, each pair connected at the lower end to form a flat base the overall configuration approximating a "U" shape, said pairs vertically spaced apart to approximate a rectangular shape;   (b) a horizontal shelf disposed between the pairs of posts at the lower ends of said posts;   (c) securing means connecting the shelf to the lower ends of the pairs of posts;   (d) a rectangular inner guide horizontally disposed at the approximate midpoints of the four (4) posts and connected thereto by securing means;   (e) a horizontally-disposed, rectangular, molded plastic unit connected to the tops of the four (4) posts at each corner by securing means, said molded plastic unit having a plurality of slots and recessed compartments;   (f) said apparatus being readily disposed in a knocked-down condition for shipping thereof.   
     
     
       2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there is further included a rectangular panel having a plurality of mounting apertures for receiving hooks for holding articles on the panel, said panel vertically disposed at the top front portion of the apparatus between the anterior two of said four posts and connected thereto by securing means.